Family panel awards six new grants for family support in Islington
I am happy with what we funded and that I’ve been part of many families benefiting, restoring and starting anew. Our 2021 Family Panel have made their funding decisions, supported by Islington Giving Programme team. This year’s call was focused on projects that engage and empower isolated parents and carers and reduce the likelihood of […]
March in March
March in March with Islington & Camden Giving: taking steps towards equality Why? Not everyone in London has a comfortable life: the level of inequality in Islington and Camden is stark. Islington Giving and Camden Giving work with community groups in these two North London boroughs to ensure everyone has equal access to activities, support […]
New report: our funding in Islington during the pandemic
As Covid-19 began to spread at the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020 and the country was plunged into its first lockdown, it immediately became apparent that as local funders, well integrated into the fabric of the voluntary and community sector in Islington, Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving would have to respond quickly to […]
Winter Appeal – over £27,500 raised for local projects this year
Islington Giving Winter Appeal – over £27,500 raised for Islington groups Thanks to the kindness and generosity of individuals and businesses in our borough, our Winter Appeal raised £27,500, all of which will go out to groups such as Help on Your Doorstep to reach our most isolated residents, or groups for young people, funded […]
Residents’ Panel: listening to local voices
I had this image pop into my head of people walking past us, and going into the organisations we’ve funded. It’s such a good feeling knowing we are able to impact so many young people. They won’t even know it’s us funding the projects, but knowing we can make that impact in other young people’s […]
Going Greener Fund now open!
A new fund to support community organisations in Islington to consider their impact on the environment. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 17th January 2022. With the increasingly urgent focus on climate change and the impact we all have on the environment, we have launched this new fund to support community organisations […]